Late Saturday night, January 4, 2025, the Chatham County Police Department arrested 68-year-old Gary Herrington after a standoff at his residence on the 100 block of West Manta Cove in Savannah, Georgia. Herrington faces multiple charges, including felony aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, misdemeanor obstruction, and reckless conduct.
Police were dispatched at 11:02 p.m. following reports of a suicidal man armed with firearms. As officers approached the residence, gunshots were fired from inside the home. Herrington ignored commands to exit the house, prompting a large response from multiple law enforcement agencies.
After negotiations failed, the Chatham County SWAT team deployed tear gas into the residence, forcing Herrington to leave the home. He was arrested and booked into the Chatham County Detention Center…